Essential to lean manufacturing, the production of custom jigs and fixtures is often deprioritized against a long list of manufacturing needs. In-house metal 3D printing enables the rapid production of a jig or fixture that is optimized for a specific need.

The process of tool-making can be tedious due to high tolerance requirements, complex geometries, and materials that are difficult to machine. In-house metal 3D printing enables tool-makers to meet these challenges with greater efficiency.